Wrongful death

Wrongful death claims can become incredibly complicated, and there are times when various issues arise that require explanations from expert witnesses. It is important to understand the role of expert witnesses in wrongful death claims, particularly if you thank you may be a party to a lawsuit. What is an Expert Witness? An expert witness…

Social media has permeated almost every facet of our lives, including legal claims. If you are currently a party to a wrongful death claim in Tennessee, there are certain things that you need to be aware of when it comes to posting on social media. Anything put online could be used by insurance carriers or…

Workers in Tennessee can face on-the-job risks each day, particularly those who work in higher-risk industries. When we look at information available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we can see that those who work in the material moving occupations, construction industry, and extraction occupations accounted for approximately 50% of all fatal workplace…

Wrongful death claims arise in various ways throughout Tennessee, and family members of those who lost their life due to the negligence of others need to know how to file a wrongful death case. Tennessee wrongful death claims can be challenging, and we want to review some of the basic aspects that you need to…

Family members should be able to recover compensation if their loved one lost their life as a result of the negligent actions of another individual or entity in Tennessee. However, not every death that occurs will necessarily result in a viable wrongful death claim. Here, we want to examine some of the most common ways…

Anytime an individual loses their life as a result of the negligent actions of another individual or entity in Tennessee, family members of the deceased may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation and closure for their losses. However, wrongful death lawsuits hinge on four separate elements that must be…

Nobody should ever have to worry about how to handle the untimely death of a loved one. However, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of others lead to tragedy for families in Tennessee. Wrongful death laws allow families of those who lose their life due to the actions of others to file…